How to Use artificial in a Sentence

artificial

adjective
  • The country's borders are artificial, and were set with no consideration for the various ethnic groups in the region.
  • This product contains no artificial colors natural substances are used.
  • Available in two sizes, this bag can fit a 7.5- or 9-foot artificial tree comfortably.
    Andie Kanaras, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Amazon wants to be your artificial-intelligence doctor, or, at least, life coach.
    Geoffrey A. Fowler, Washington Post, 12 Oct. 2022
  • But the rest were safely relocated to an artificial nest incubator where staff could monitor them.
    Zoe Sottile, CNN, 8 Oct. 2022
  • Extra sugars and heavy creams add fat and calories, while opting for sugar-free versions can expose a children to artificial sweeteners.
    Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 13 Oct. 2022
  • From a climate perspective, an artificial Christmas tree has some challenges, in theory.
    Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
  • As a next step, Venturelli hopes to see researchers document microbial phase transitions in the guts of lab mice or other less artificial ecosystems.
    Bygabriel Popkin, science.org, 6 Oct. 2022
  • Optimistic and romantic, Hernández deals with the alienation brought on by artificial social conditions that then affect the youths’ dreams.
    Armond White, National Review, 12 Oct. 2022
  • With a combination of seeds, nuts, a layer of caramel, and a nougaty nut butter center, this energy bar seems like a candy bar without artificial ingredients.
    Hannah Singleton, Outside Online, 7 Oct. 2022
  • One, apparently working remotely, was present as a cartoon avatar that could manipulate the artificial objects.
    Steven Levy, WIRED, 14 Oct. 2022
  • Try using our free pumpkin carving stencil on an artificial pumpkin to create a lasting Halloween decoration.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2022
  • The chairs, clad in artificial leather, feature a thin foam cushion in the front.
    Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik, Quartz, 7 Feb. 2024
  • Keep in Mind This artificial plant does not come with a planter.
    Michelle Love, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2023
  • Spray an artificial bloom with polyacrylic spray, then let dry and place over the rocks.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2023
  • The remaining 14 use artificial turf, and six of the 14 use slit film.
    Brigid Kennedy, The Week, 28 Nov. 2022
  • The best way to store an artificial Christmas tree is to take it apart and pack all the pieces into a storage bag.
    Jessica Cherner, House Beautiful, 8 Sep. 2023
  • If your space doesn’t get enough light, an artificial grow light can be used.
    Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Use artificial tears to moisten and soothe the surface of your eyes.
    Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2024
  • There are no fake sounds, there are no artificial gear shift changes.
    Morgan Korn, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2024
  • What plants have to teach us about life, both real and artificial.
    Longreads, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Fill a jar with the objects and call it done, or place artificial flowers in the jar with the coins or stones to create a faux bouquet.
    Claire Hoppe, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2024
  • Bunches of artificial lemons add a bit of sunshine to your front door.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 May 2024
  • The local derby allowed the use of both live bait and artificial lures.
    Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 1 May 2024
  • Starting closer to the trunk of your artificial tree, adjoin a small, real sprig to a fake branch with a few twists of wire.
    Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2024
  • In the final footage from the clip, a soaking Swift sat atop a telephone box in a studio as artificial rain poured down on her.
    Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
  • The end of life for an artificial tree is much different.
    Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 25 Nov. 2022
  • Giordano points out that the lakes seen surrounding the king’s palace in paintings from this time are artificial.
    Chris Klimek, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Apr. 2023
  • There is a tent at the end of one of two grass practice fields, and a new large tent has been constructed above an artificial surface field.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024
  • Liberal democratic states make citizens; the artificial state makes trolls.
    Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024

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